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Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives in Bath County, Virginia
A devastating incident unfolded at Ingalls Field Airport in Bath County, Virginia, where a small plane tragically crashed, resulting in the loss of five lives, including a child. The victims, identified as the pilot, copilot, two adults, and the young child, were all aboard the Westwind Twin Astra Jet when the accident occurred on Sunday in the Hot Springs area.
According to Jeff Ford, chairman of the Airport Authority, the ill-fated flight was not affiliated with Bath County. The plane, which originated from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was not scheduled to land at Ingalls Field Airport. It is believed that the pilot was attempting an emergency landing around 3 p.m. when the aircraft veered off the runway, striking several trees before crashing into a nearby hillside and igniting a brush fire.
Prompt response from Hot Springs Fire and Rescue, Falling Spring Fire Department, and Clifton Forge Fire and Rescue teams swiftly extinguished the blaze. Authorities have closed all north and south roads on Route 703 near Airport Road until further notice to facilitate the ongoing investigation.
The tragic incident is currently under investigation by the Virginia State Police, Bath County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board to determine the cause of the crash and prevent future aviation tragedies.
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